Social Events
No Host Social
Wednesday, July 6; 7:00 p.m.
Join your colleagues at the Wednesday evening no-host social in the hotel lobby bars.
SSAR/HL Student Social - Conrad A, Hilton Minneapolis
Thursday, July 7; 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Join SSAR and HL Board members and several invited senior herpetologists at this special reception for current student members of SSAR and HL. Finger food and drink tickets will be provided.
Joint Meeting Reception – Nicollet Island Pavilion
Thursday, July 7; 6:00-9:00 p.m.
This year's Joint Meeting reception will be at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. Built in 1886 by Lintges and Connell & Company, Nicollet Island Pavilion began as a one-story frame building called the William Bros. Boiler Works. In 1893 a major fire consumed the Boiler Works and a new brick structure was constructed to replace the destroyed building.
The building went through various stages of ownerships until 1976 when the Minneapolis Park Board acquired most of Nicollet Island. In 1983 Nicollet Island Park was developed and the Pavilion was used as a simple picnic shelter. Today, the Nicollet Island Pavilion is a gem in the Twin Cities community, rich with charm and history.
The Joint Meeting reception is included in all full conference, first exhibitor representative, and accompanying persons registration fees. All others must purchase a reception ticket.
Additional guest reception tickets: $50.00 per person
AES Banquet – Location TBD
Sunday, July 10, 6:00 p.m.
Menu and ticket prices to be determined.
SSAR/HL Live Auction – Grand Ballroom EFG, Hilton Minneapolis
Sunday, July 10, 9:00 p.m.
This year the HL/SSAR Live Auction will join forces with ASIH for a one-night only Mardi Gras-style celebration of the life of Ernie Liner. All items sold at the auction will be from Ernie's personal collection which Ernie donated to the three societies with the expressed purpose of setting up an endowment in his name. All proceeds, post expenses, will be used to start the Ernie Liner fund to support up and coming herpetologists. Come and celebrate with us, and start something good in Ernie's name. Mardi Gras prizes will be awarded. Let the good times roll!
Please note that because all items for the Live Auction will come from the Ernie Liner collection, we are not soliciting items from the membership to sell at the Live Auction. However, donates are needed for the Silent Auction.
If you wish to send your donations for the SIILENT AUCTION prior to the meeting, please have the shipments addressed to:
John Moriarty
Ramsey County Parks
2015 N. Van Dyke St.
Maplewood, MN 55109
john.moriarty@co.ramsey.mn.us
651-748-2500
Joint Meeting Banquet – Grand Ballroom D, Hilton Minneapolis
Monday, July 11 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Student: $45; Professional: $60
On Monday, July 11, 2011, from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., the Joint Meeting Closing Banquet will be held in the Hilton Minneapolis. The social hour will start at 6:00 p.m., with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. The menu is TBD. Wine will be served with dinner, plus cash bars will be available. Sign up for the banquet when you register for the conference.